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Wharf Rat Games Launches: A New Era of Board Game Innovation
www.wharfratgames.com
Baltimore, MD – Ryan Heilman and Wes Crawford are thrilled to announce the creation of Wharf Rat Games, a new board game company focused on producing high-quality, innovative games. With an emphasis on engaging themes and exceptional components, Wharf Rat Games will also prioritize working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and exploring unique game types with fresh, captivating topics.
About the Founders:
Ryan Heilman, an award-winning designer, is recognized for his acclaimed titles Brave Little Belgium, White Eagle Defiant, Ginormopod 2050 A.D: Attack of the Giant Bug Monsters, Lucky Little Luxembourg, The Struggle for Zorn: The Red Blight, and The Pursuit of John Wilkes Booth. He has also developed numerous other titles, including Comet, That Others May Live, Vive L'Empereur, A Shattered Union: Bring Out Your Men, Gentlemen!, Blood and Iron, Tattered Flags No. 01: Into the Whirlpool, and Land and Freedom.
Wes Crawford is the designer behind the much-anticipated titles Engine Thieves, Raid on St. Albans, and The Pursuit of John Wilkes Booth. His work is known for blending historical depth with strategic gameplay.
Wharf Rat Games Mission:
Wharf Rat Games aims to design, market and produce high-quality, innovative games with engaging themes and exceptional components that rival industry leaders, ensuring customer confidence in our brand, while working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and exploring diverse game types and digital implementations for future growth.
Call for Submissions:
Wharf Rat Games is actively seeking game submissions that meet the following criteria:
- Entertaining and engaging
- Interesting and novel topics
- Medium difficulty level
- Historical, science fiction, or fantasy themes
- Solitaire or multiplayer options (with solitaire required for multiplayer games)
- Polished and playtested games
- Must include a rulebook
What We Provide:
- Quick turnaround from contract signing to publication
- Dedicated service – we only work on one game at a time
- Experienced developers focused on polishing your game
- Social media and in-person presence at conventions
- Fair contract and competitive royalties
If you have a game that meets these criteria, we encourage you to submit your proposal to info@wharfratgames.com.
For more information or to schedule interviews, please contact info@wharfratgames.com.
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